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Millie's Cavalier litter 2010
Health, Happiness & Temperment
Welcome, to my site. In the pages of this site I hope to share what I know about Cavaliers and Cavapoos and help you to answer some of the questions you have about these lovely little dogs. Below is a bit about me, so have a good look around and hopefully enjoy!
I am a small breeder and as the title suggests I am breeding dogs with HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND TEMPERAMENT as the first and foremost breeding criteria. Next is to ensure that they find the best homes. Cavaliers and Cavapoos are very sweet natured dogs who really enjoy human companionship and family life, so it is only right that they find the home which can fullfil their love of being loved and become a valued member of their new family.
I am also an Assured Breeder (look at `Guide To Buying A Puppy` page) of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels with the Kennel Club so all my dogs are eye checked, which is mandatory under this scheme and annually hearts are checked .
I live in the rolling glorious North Devon countryside, England, United Kingdom and have been breeding Kennel Club registered Cavaliers since 1991, but have been surrounded by this lovely breed since a small child back in the late seventies & have been brought up with Cavaliers by my side almost constantly, going to school was about the only time I would be parted from my loyal friends and on my return from school it was always a joy to be greeted by licks and uncontrollable wagging of tails. Before Cavaliers my family had dogs not only as pets but to work, so we breed with the idea of a little working dog, so health is very much part of our breeding strategy.I have never kept dogs to show although having fun at are local fete's with them in the family dog shows, I know the standard of this breed and have researched the history and know the common health issues of the Cavalier. I have loads of pracitical experience of this breed as an every day pet and friend. The reason I have Cavaliers is because they are just truly wonderful little dogs and have been true friends and companions over the years and are possible one of the best, if not the best dog breed with children.
When breeding I have always looked for health and temperment and the results have been different to what you see in the show ring but still falling within the breed standard, my dogs look like a small spaniel. My Cavaliers are robust little dogs that are quite happy being a lap dog or chasing rabbits' across a field, as it is well to remember that these dogs were originally bred as companion dogs and for sport, especially the Blenheims (brown & white) as at Blenheim Castle they were used in packs to hunt rabbit and hare giving very good accounts of themselves as fearless little spaniels, but the most important characteristic of the breed is they want to love you and for you to love them.
I am a small breeder and as the title suggests I am breeding dogs with HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND TEMPERAMENT as the first and foremost breeding criteria. Next is to ensure that they find the best homes. Cavaliers and Cavapoos are very sweet natured dogs who really enjoy human companionship and family life, so it is only right that they find the home which can fullfil their love of being loved and become a valued member of their new family.
I am also an Assured Breeder (look at `Guide To Buying A Puppy` page) of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels with the Kennel Club so all my dogs are eye checked, which is mandatory under this scheme and annually hearts are checked .
I live in the rolling glorious North Devon countryside, England, United Kingdom and have been breeding Kennel Club registered Cavaliers since 1991, but have been surrounded by this lovely breed since a small child back in the late seventies & have been brought up with Cavaliers by my side almost constantly, going to school was about the only time I would be parted from my loyal friends and on my return from school it was always a joy to be greeted by licks and uncontrollable wagging of tails. Before Cavaliers my family had dogs not only as pets but to work, so we breed with the idea of a little working dog, so health is very much part of our breeding strategy.I have never kept dogs to show although having fun at are local fete's with them in the family dog shows, I know the standard of this breed and have researched the history and know the common health issues of the Cavalier. I have loads of pracitical experience of this breed as an every day pet and friend. The reason I have Cavaliers is because they are just truly wonderful little dogs and have been true friends and companions over the years and are possible one of the best, if not the best dog breed with children.
When breeding I have always looked for health and temperment and the results have been different to what you see in the show ring but still falling within the breed standard, my dogs look like a small spaniel. My Cavaliers are robust little dogs that are quite happy being a lap dog or chasing rabbits' across a field, as it is well to remember that these dogs were originally bred as companion dogs and for sport, especially the Blenheims (brown & white) as at Blenheim Castle they were used in packs to hunt rabbit and hare giving very good accounts of themselves as fearless little spaniels, but the most important characteristic of the breed is they want to love you and for you to love them.
Breeding Cavapoos
My sister aquired a lovely Miniature Poodle named Rollo and wanted to breed one of my Cavalier girls with him. I was not so keen, but she persuaded me, for the first time ever to crossbreed one of my dogs. The result was stunning. Four bundles of fun arrived and I realised what a lovely cross this is. All breeds of dogs started as being crossbreeds. I see crossbreeding, if done for the right reasons, and with health checked parents, actually improving the health of pure breeds. My reasons for this crossbreed is for improved health and at Poundlane we have only been breeding the first cross for pet homes as this is were the real health benefits are in the first cross there after it diminishes so putting a Cavapoo to a Cavapoo you will have less genetic benefits as their parents (look at "All About Cavapoos" page) and because of the low/non moulting it allows low allergy suffers who are allergic to a dogs dander the chance to own a dog with attributes of the Cavalier but maybe not the allergy problems.
It is well to be aware that the Poodle is slightly more energetic breed of dog than the Cavalier, so you will find that they are a bit more active and forward as puppies and through their first couple years of life.
It is well to be aware that the Poodle is slightly more energetic breed of dog than the Cavalier, so you will find that they are a bit more active and forward as puppies and through their first couple years of life.
Alfie a Cavapoo Puppy we bred from our first ever litter of Cavapoos 2009
Buying a puppy !
This website has been created not only to promote Poundlane puppies but to help people wishing to bring a puppy into their family, through the maze of buying a puppy, how to choose the right breeder and the right puppy for your lifestyle.
Two books that can be of a help are "The Perfcet Puppy." by Gwen bailey and "In the Defence of Dogs" by John Bradshaw. These books will help you understand taking on a puppy and understanding the relationship that will develop between your puppy and your family.
Please take a good look round and I hope this website is a help to you.
Two books that can be of a help are "The Perfcet Puppy." by Gwen bailey and "In the Defence of Dogs" by John Bradshaw. These books will help you understand taking on a puppy and understanding the relationship that will develop between your puppy and your family.
Please take a good look round and I hope this website is a help to you.
Ysabel with her 4 girls 2010
If you would like to contact me please use the contact phone me on 01769 560969 or email me at howarthmurch@btinternet.com
